Filed by BMW of North America, LLC on March 27, 2025; 4 model-year listings affected.
Steering
NHTSA campaign 25V194000 · reported March 27, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 51 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 M 1000 XR, and M 1000 R motorcycles. The steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing, which can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort.
- The risk
- An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the steering damper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.